compost

🌱 This chart shows the balance between “Browns” (carbon-rich) and “Greens” (nitrogen-rich) for successful composting. Getting this mix right keeps your compost odor-free, fast-decomposing, and nutrient-rich.

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🥬 Greens (Nitrogen – 70%)

Grass clippings 🌾

Vegetable scraps 🥕🥒

Fruit scraps 🍌🍊

Eggshells 🥚 (add calcium)

Plant trimmings 🌿

Animal manure (no pet waste) 💩

👉 Role: Provide protein and moisture, feed the microbes that “cook” the compost.

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🍂 Browns (Carbon – 30%)

Fall leaves 🍁

Twigs & chipped branches 🌳

Sawdust 🪵

Paper 📰

Cotton fabric 👕

Corrugated cardboard 📦

👉 Role: Provide structure and energy, keep compost from getting slimy.

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🌟 Pro Composting Tip

Aim for 70% Greens + 30% Browns.

Always layer greens and browns to balance moisture and airflow.

If compost smells bad → add more browns.

If it’s too dry & slow → add more greens.

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